ECB President Lagarde warns markets are 'overly optimistic' about the Iran conflict's impact, raising 2026 inflation forecasts to 2.6% while Bitcoin outperforms.

ECB survey reveals euro area firms expect 3.5% price hikes as US-Iran war drives inflation to 2.6% for 2026. GDP growth cut to 0.9%. What it means for investors.

ECB chief economist Philip Lane warns Middle East tensions could push eurozone inflation to 4.4% in 2026, with implications for interest rates and crypto markets.